Yesterday Tessa, our roommate Emily & her friend Tove took a train south of BCN to the "sleepy beach town" of Sitges. There were close to 5 zillion people on the beach. Europeans sure don't mind being in close proximity to one another. Sitges is known for its nice beaches and large gay population. I'm not sure about the gay population although really buff guys in speedo's walked past us unceasingly throughout the day. Another observation about Europeans is they do not have the same inhibitions as Americans. As with most if not all beaches in Europe, this one was topless and as Tessa mentioned "we are surrounded by boobies." Well, when in Rome...I am proud to say both Tessa and I went topless.
After returning home and enjoying a nice Siesta Tess & I went to have dinner with some IESE classmates. This was our first meeting with any of the other students and I was very happy with the outcome. We were told very important things about school (intense), workload (overwhelming) and nightlife. The comments about nightlife were very welcome..."Thursday night - Party! Friday night - Party! Saturday night - Party!" Such high expectations. I am 30 now, three nights of partying may be a bit much, but I will give it the old college try.
Prices here are higher than expected, at the bar we went to after dinner we paid 15 euros ($24) for a vodka/soda, water, and heineken. Then we bought another heineken & a water for 8 euros ($11.25). At this rate I will be out of money after one more night out which apparently means I better really enjoy heineken's.
Other comments about the classmates; diverse, interesting, intelligent, well-traveled, friendly, fun and open.
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